Crime
Shalamar Davis Jr Killed, 20-Year-Old Injured in North Omaha Shooting
A 15-year-old boy was killed, and a 20-year-old man was injured following a shooting in north Omaha on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024.
According to the Omaha Police Department (OPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting near 51st and Emmet Streets at approximately 10:28 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers located Shalamar Davis Jr., 15, and an unidentified 20-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds near 52nd and Pinkney Streets.
Emergency medical personnel transported Davis to a local hospital in extremely critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The 20-year-old victim was also transported to the hospital and remains in serious condition.
Officials from Omaha Public Schools (OPS) confirmed that Shalamar Davis Jr. was a sophomore at Burke High School.
In a letter to families, Burke High School Principal Darren Rasmussen expressed condolences, stating:
“We are saddened to share that one of our Burke High students, Shalamar Davis, a 10th grader, has died. We have been in contact with his family to share our heartfelt sympathy.”
At this time, police have not identified any suspects or released details regarding a possible motive.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Omaha Police Homicide Unit.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.